Brummagem — Meaning, Definition & Synonyms

adjective noun /ˈbrə-mi-jəm/ brum·ma·gem

Meaning & Definition of Brummagem

Brummagem (adjective)

  1. spurious; also, cheaply showy, tawdry

Brummagem (adjective) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms

  1. as in flashy, gaudy

    similar: flashy, garish, gaudy, glitzy, kitsch, kitschy, meretricious, ostentatious, showy, splashy, swank, tawdry, graceless, inelegant, lurid, tacky, tasteless, tinselly, vulgar, bad, bargain-basement, bum, cheap, cheapjack, cheesy, coarse, common, crappy (slang), cut-rate, el cheapo, execrable, gimcrack, inferior, junky, lousy, low-grade, low-rent, mediocre, miserable, poor, rotten, rubbishy, schlock, second-rate, shoddy, sleazy, terrible, trashy, trumpery, wretched, seedy, shabby, counterfeit, fake, phony, sham, supercheap, ultracheap, indifferent, lackluster, second-class
    opposite: elegant, handsome, tasteful, handcrafted, polished, refined, excellent, fine, first-class, first-rate, good, high-grade, superior, top-notch

Brummagem (noun) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms

  1. as in bastard, duffer

    similar: bastard, duffer, shoddy, simulation, synthetic, fraud, gaff, imposture, spoof, swindle, dummy, mock-up, copy, facsimile, replica, reproduction, copycat, knockoff, counterfeit, fake, forgery, hoax, humbug, phony, sham
    opposite: original

Synonyms, Thesaurus & Another Word for Brummagem

The most common words with a similar meaning to Brummagem:

Slang: crappy
flashy, garish, gaudy, glitzy, kitsch, kitschy, meretricious, ostentatious, showy, splashy, swank, tawdry, graceless, inelegant, lurid, tacky, tasteless, tinselly, vulgar, bad, bargain-basement, bum, cheap, cheapjack, cheesy, coarse, common, cut-rate, el cheapo, execrable, gimcrack, inferior, junky, lousy, low-grade, low-rent, mediocre, miserable, poor, rotten

Antonyms & Opposite Words for Brummagem

Words with the opposite meaning of Brummagem:

elegant, handsome, tasteful, handcrafted, polished, refined, excellent, fine, first-class, first-rate, good, high-grade, superior, top-notch, original

Word Forms of Brummagem

Derived words: brummagem (noun)

Origin & Etymology of Brummagem

alteration of Birmingham, England, the source in the 17th century of counterfeit groats

First known use: 1679

Frequently Asked Questions about Brummagem

What does "Brummagem" mean?

"Brummagem" means spurious; also, cheaply showy, tawdry. As an an adjective and a noun, it is defined as: spurious; also, cheaply showy, tawdry. It has 2 distinct senses.

What is another word for "Brummagem"?

Other words for "Brummagem" include flashy, garish, gaudy, glitzy, kitsch, kitschy, meretricious and ostentatious. The best synonym depends on which meaning of "Brummagem" you intend.

What are different ways to say "Brummagem"?

There are 81 words and phrases with a similar meaning to "Brummagem". Common alternatives include flashy, garish, gaudy, glitzy, kitsch, kitschy, meretricious, ostentatious, showy and splashy.

What is the opposite of "Brummagem"?

Antonyms of "Brummagem" include elegant, handsome, tasteful, handcrafted, polished, refined, excellent and fine.

Is "Brummagem" a noun, verb, or adjective?

"Brummagem" can be used as an adjective and a noun, depending on the context.

How do you pronounce "Brummagem"?

"Brummagem" is pronounced /ˈbrə-mi-jəm/ and divided into syllables as brum·ma·gem.

What is the origin of the word "Brummagem"?

"Brummagem" comes from alteration of Birmingham, England, the source in the 17th century of counterfeit groats. First known use: 1679.

What is another word for "Brummagem" meaning "as in flashy, gaudy"?

When "Brummagem" (adjective) means as in flashy, gaudy, synonyms include flashy, garish, gaudy, glitzy, kitsch and kitschy. Opposites in this sense include elegant, handsome, tasteful and handcrafted.